Account API vs License-API
If you need a Development API that's easy to integrate, go with License-API.
Account API
Enables users to manage their Vonage API Account by programmable means. More information is available here: <https://developer.nexmo.com/account/overview>.
License-API
Unofficial REST API for choosealicense.com
Account API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
License-API
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
| Feature | Account API | License-API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | No |
When to use which?
License-API is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.